Toyota Avalon 2000 Operating Manual page 236

Anti- lock brake system is not de-
signed to shorten the stopping dis-
tance: Always drive at the moderate
speed and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front of you.
Compared with vehicles not
with an anti- lock brake system, your
vehicle may require a longer stopping
distance in the following cases:
D
Driving on rough, gravel or snow-
covered roads.
D
Driving with tire chains installed.
D
Driving over the steps such as the
joints on the road
D
Driving on roads where the road
surface is pitted or has other differ-
ences in surface height.
Install all 4 tires of specified size at
appropriate pressure: The anti- lock
brake system detects vehicle speeds
using the speed sensors for respec-
tive wheels' turning speeds. The use
of tires other than specified may fail
to detect the accurate turning speed,
resulting in a longer stopping dis-
tance.
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fitted
Type A
Type B
'00 AVALON U (L/O 9908)
"ABS" warning light
The lights come on with the ignition
key turned to "ON". If the anti- lock
brake system and the brake assiste sys-
tem work properly, the light goes out
after a few seconds. Thereafter, if either
of the system malfunctions, the lights
come on.
When the "ABS" warning light is on (and
the brake system warning light is off), the
anti- lock brake system, the brake assist
system, the traction control system and/or
the vehicle skid control system do/does
not operate, but the brake system still
operates conventionally.
When the "ABS" warning light is on (and
the brake system warning light is off), the
anti- lock brake system does not operate
so that the wheels could lock up during
a sudden brake or braking on slippery
road surfaces.
If the following conditions occurs, this
indicates a malfunction somewhere in
the parts monitored by the warning
light system.
dealer as soon as possible to service
the vehicle.
D
The light does not come on with the
ignition key turned to "ON" or remainds
on.
Contact your Toyota